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Like much of a certain portion of my generation, the early ’90s signify an era of music marked by shimmering melodies blurred by swathes of

In the six years we’ve been publishing The Agit Reader, we’ve watched Nika Roza Danilova (a.k.a. Zola Jesus) develop from a dilettante

As it turns out, Bryan Ferry’s concert at the Beacon Theater on Wednesday was particularly special. The former Roxy Music

All great parties must come to an end, but there's always that last surge before it’s time to go home. Riot Fest is no different, but after two

There's an irony in the fact that a music fest is kind of a terrible place if you're a music fan. It's not because of the crowds or setting

Chicago is mainly known by its nickname,“The Windy City,” but slowly it has made steps to be known as “The Festival City.” Or is

With its day-glo fashions, big hair, and imbibing in excesses of all sorts, the ’80s are an easy target for derision. But those traits

There's a particular sense of nagging dread when one's favorite musicians cross over. Not “sell out” mind you—though on this night

This gig was apparently a sort of homecoming for Fucked Up, who played their first US show in Cleveland and have strong ties to

It wasn’t that long ago that summer music festivals didn’t really exist in America. I can remember pouring over Melody Maker’s coverage of events